Senior Manager

Strivector Corp is a National Recruiting and Staffing agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors.
Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector's premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position.

POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Senior Manager your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams of scientists, engineers, and technical staff within MSSI. Develop a collaborative and accountable culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth in alignment with CLIENT's core values.
• Material Science Program Oversight: Oversee material selection, development, and qualification for CLIENT medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management (360-Degree): Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and external partners throughout CLIENT. Influence without direct authority and manage cross-functional priorities in a matrixed global environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Senior Manager who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal Senior Manager would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:

• Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering with a Material Focus, or other chemistry science major.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years post-graduate experience in a chemical or material-related field. Demonstrated expertise in leading material science initiatives, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Leadership: Proven record of leading teams (6 - 8 headcount) and material organizations, including at least 3 years of functional management experience.
• Matrix Organization Exposure: Experience working and influencing in a strong matrix organization structure.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels (360-degree management).

We understand that even if you are a seasoned Senior Manager you may not have all the skills listed here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry
Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering with a Material Focus, or other chemistry science major
Minimum Experience: Minimum of 12 years post-graduate experience in a chemical or material-related field. Demonstrated expertise in leading material science initiatives, preferably within the medical device industry.
Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Remote / Hybrid: Hybrid with days remote
Relocation accepted: Yes, Full relocation benefits are provided